Donald Ames Cain

Background

Cain, Donald Ames was born on July 7, 1928 in Providence. Son of William Everett and Lilian Frances (Bateman) Cain.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, U. Rhode Island, 1950; M Engineering in Civil Engineering, University South Carolina., 1974; Doctor of Education, University of Southern California, 1978.

Career

Second in command Lieutenant, United States Army, 1950; advanced through grades lieutenant colonel, United States Army, 1968; assigned to, Korea and Vietnam retired,, 1970; department head data processing, Florence (South Carolina.)-Darlington Technology College, 1970-1972; dean instruction, Florence (South Carolina.)-Darlington Technology College, 1972-1976; dean instruction, State Technology Institute at Knoxville, Tennessee, 1977; consultant on computers and data processing, Donald A. Cain & Associations, Knoxville, 1978-1985; associate professor, Morehead (Kentucky) State University, 1985; director Arkansas State Technology Institute,, Arkansas State University, Beebe, since 1986. Corporation board directors Arkansas Quality Council, 1987-1991, chairman 4th annual state conference, 1990.

Achievements

• Donald Ames Cain has been listed as a noteworthy University official, computer consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Technology Education Association (national trustee 1989-1991, member College Consultant), National Coalition Advanced Technology Centers, American Society Engineering Education, American Society Quality Control, Mensa, American Legion, Lions.

Interests

• Woodworking, travel, reading.

Connections

Married Billie Dawn Steffen, April 7, 1951. Children: Terri Lee, Patti Marie, Donald Ames II, Dona Jean.

Father:

William Everett Cain

Mother:

Lilian Frances (Bateman) Cain

Spouse:

Billie Dawn Steffen

child:

Patti Marie Cain

child:

Dona Jean Cain

child:

Donald Ames II Cain

child:

Terri Lee Cain